Aberdeen native appointed to West Point

February 27, 2009|From Staff Reports

U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) today announced that Aberdeen native Naomi Fuhrman has been appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Â?This appointment is an outstanding opportunity for students like Naomi Fuhrman. She has proven herself to be a dependable, disciplined young adult with high academic abilities and great leadership skills. South DakotaÂ?s finest receive these appointments, and I wish her the best of luck as she takes this next step,Â? said Johnson.

Naomi Fuhrman is a senior at Aberdeen Christian School in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Â?Experience has shown me that personal character and perseverance are traits essential to someone in a leadership position. Because I desire to serve my country, because I am teachable and strong, and because I work with a faithful passion, I am fully qualified to be nominated as a candidate for the U.S. Military Academy,Â? Fuhrman said in her application to Johnson.

In order to be appointed to a service academy, young men and women must be of good character and must meet strict requirements in academics, physical aptitude, medical fitness, character, and leadership potential. Applicants must also meet the minimum medical requirements of the respective academies which are reviewed by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB). Candidates must receive a nomination from a member of Congress or from the Vice President of the United States.

Other South Dakota students appointed to the Service Academies are:

Victoria Cachro Hot Springs High School United States Air Force Academy

Francesca Fogarty OÂ?Gorman High School U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Naval Academy West Point Military Academy

Paul Gainey Spearfish High School U.S. Naval Academy

Ty Gambill Hot Springs High School West Point Military Academy

Bethany Gross Hanson High School in Alexandria U.S. Air Force Academy

Joshua Hartmann T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre U.S. Air Force Academy